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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, October 29, 1997 edition of Gurdon Times

Districts Tax Settlement Large
By JOHN MILLER

It was a busy night for the Gurdon School Board Tuesday, Oct. 21, but it was business as usual.

The board addressed several issues during the meeting, and was informed the district will be getting a large tax settlement next month. B...

Festival Enjoyed Despite Rain
By JOHN MILLER

Rain failed to dampen the Gurdon Forest Festival Saturday, as thousands crowded the city.

In fact, the damp weather may have been a benefit to the festival as people came and stayed throughout the day.

The festival began early with...

'No Place Hops' Like Gurdon Sonic
Crew Members Earn Awards
Gurdon's Sonic Drive-In came out as one of the best in the nation, as judged in Panama City, Fla. last week. The announcement was made Saturday in Orlando, Fla.

It was a close race, but after six months of competitions and three days at the nati...

Classy Moments
From GMS
We have really been enjoying the cooler weather, although we hear remarks such as "I am freezing", or "It's too cold to come to school" (can you believe that?"). Of course Mrs. Roe always has cold hands and she is usually the first to notice a change i...
Master Gardener Applications Are In
Want to be a Master Gardener? Applications are being taken in the Clark County Extension office for persons who want to sharpen their horticultural skills and then share their knowledge with others.

The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extensio...

Go-Devils Feast On Gators, 38-0
By JOHN MILLER

In spite of a near perfect season, the Gurdon Go-Devils are still not guaranteed a spot in the playoffs.

The Devils must win one of their next two games to be assured of post-season play.

However, Foreman would say Gurdon is more t...

Go-Devils Feast On Gators, 38-0 (cont)
rough and block the kick.

The loose ball was picked up and ran to the Devil 22 with 6:04 remaining in the game. For a time, it looked like the shutout would be a thing of the past.

Joe Baker bulled his way to the 10 on first down, setting the Gator...

Pee Wee Team 3rd In Tourney
By JOHN MILLER

Gurdon's pee wee football team entered the post-season tournament with fire in its eyes.

The end result was a third place finish as the First State Bank team posted a 32-0 shutout of the Arkadelphia Green team.

The Little Devils st...

Halloween Costumes Should Be Safe And Fire Retardant
Halloween is not so much ghouls and goblins, as it is a chance to dress up and be someone you're not.

Michelle James, clothing specialist for the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas, advises parents to help children select a ne...

Hot Food Good On Cold Days
Barbara A. Holt, Ph.D.

Clark County Extension Agent

Family and Consumer Sciences

On a cool autumn day can you think of anything tastier than steaming bowl of beans? Not only do beans add zest to cold weather meals, they can con...

Obituaries
Editor's note: due to rising costs, there will be a $10 flat fee for every obituary beginning November 1, 1997, in The Gurdon Times.

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